Taking the world-leading foundry technology exhibition to Latin America
By launching GIFA Mexico, Messe Düsseldorf is taking THE BRIGHT WORLD OF METALS to Latin America. The first edition of GIFA Mexico will be staged at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City from 16 to 18 October 2024, as a pavilion within FUNDIEXPO. Leading players from the foundry technology world will be showing latest innovations in NF-metals, iron and steel casting – along the entire value chains of foundries, and the downstream processing and metal-working sectors.
Why GIFA Mexico
Place to be
Mexico's up-and-coming economy makes the country a key booming region between the USA and South America and an important business hub for Latin America. As a new international spin-off of GIFA, GIFA Mexico will provide growth-oriented businesses a stepping stone into Latin America’s emerging markets.
Best partners
FUNDIEXPO has a long tradition as Mexico’s leading trade fair and forum for the foundry industry. It is organized by the Mexican Foundry Society Sociedad Mexicana de Fundidores, A.C., with whom Messe Düsseldorf has now partnered. In 2022, 350 exhibitors from 15 countries attracted about 6,400 visitors to the event.
Platform to inform and connect
In partnership with GIFA Mexico, FUNDIEXPO will become Latin America’s leading information and knowledge platform for the foundry industry. Participants from all over Latin America are invited to participate in the comprehensive conference and seminar program on the fairgrounds or via digital channels.
Innovative and diverse product areas
GIFA Mexico will cover a comprehensive spectrum of machinery, plant, materials and technological innovations ranging from additive manufacturing and foundry machines to castings for a variety of application industries – from the automotive industry, construction and the energy and gas industry to users from metal works and steel mills.
Economic Prospects of Mexico
Mexico is an important producer of raw materials such as sugar cane, corn, mineral oil, silver, gold and copper, as well as industrial minerals such as bismuth. With a population of almost 130 million, Mexico is an attractive sales market and Germany's most important trading partner in Latin America. There are currently around 2,100 companies registered with German capital participation. They are concentrated in the automotive, electronics and electrical engineering, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and logistics sectors. Inhabitants: 128,5 (2023 in Mio.) Business languages: Spanish Currency: Mexican Peso (Mex$)
(Source: gtai, Germany Trade and Invest)
Get started now and become an exhibitor at GIFA Mexico
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